DOMINIC COLLEGE OUTDOOR EDUCATION BASIC RISK MANAGEMENT PLAN

RISKS
(list the undesired events where an accident, injury or loss could occur)
1. 5.
Unsafe Weather Conditions e.g. high rain wind Animals e.g. snake bite
2. 6.
Hypothermia Bike/equipment failure
3. 7.
Dangerous Riding Unprepared for injuries
4. 8.
Other Riders Unsafe Track
DANGERS
RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES
(for each identified inherent risk list the factors which
(to reduce the likelihood of the rick eventuating)
could lead to the risk eventuating)
PEOPLE
(attributes people bring to an
 Other Riders  Wear visible clothing and give adequate space
activity: skills, attitudes;  Unprepared for injuries  Have someone responsible for first aid with training
physical fitness; health; age;  Dangerous riding  Prior practice and start easy
fears; numbers; etc.)

EQUIPMENT
(resources that impact on the  Bike/equipment failure  Full M check and
activity)  Unprepared for injuries  Bring First Aid kit

ENVIRONMENT
(factors that impact on the  Unsafe Weather  Check conditions prior and regularly check
activity: weather; terrain;  Animals  Stay away and have bite kits easily available
animals; etc.)  Unsafe track  Conduct a slow first run to check track

OTHER
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SAFETY AND EMERGENCY CONTACT DETAILS

NAMES OF CONTACTS
PHONE NUMBERS OF CONTACTS
PEOPLE WHO YOU WILL PROVIDE
DETAILS OF THE TRIP

(where you are going, when you

are going, how long you will be
gone, time due home)

PEOPLE WHO YOU WILL CALL IN

CASE OF AN EMERGENCY

(parent, person with experience in

the area, police, ambulance,
doctor)

PLANNING AND LOGISTICS

DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION:

DESCRIPTION OF JOURNEY:
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TRANSPORT ARRANGEMENTS NAVIGATION TECHNIQUES AND DEVICES EQUIPMENT